Policies & Guidance

To provide updated guidance regarding the development and submission of regional and local plans in compliance with the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act {WIOA). This policy updates State Instruction 15-16. 

To provide guidance regarding the development and submission of regional and local plans in compliance with the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This State Instruction transmits the revised Local Workforce Development Area Agreement and rescinds State Instruction 15-09.

To provide guidance to local workforce development boards regarding the requirement of a local Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with workforce system partners.

This State Instruction formally transmits the final Local Workforce Development Area Agreement.

To identify the planning regions within the state for purposes of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This guidance addresses the status of previously approved waivers under WIA.

The purpose of this instruction is to provide guidance on the transition of funds and participants under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

In order for the State to receive funds under the newly enacted Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ("WIOA"), the Governor must designate local workforce development areas within the State. Further, a local workforce development board must be established in each area and must be certified by the Governor. This State Instruction provides the requirements and procedures for requesting designation as a local workforce development area, as well as the criteria for local board certification.

The purpose of this instruction is to issue guidance regarding public comment requirements.